We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「殺人如蒿」, with its usage explained below.
Today’s idiom is 「殺人如蒿」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Used to describe the number of people killed that is countless. Same as “killing people like flies”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shā rén rú hāo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
saat3 yan4 yu4 hou1
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
